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persuasion
/pɚsweɪʒən/
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1 · noun
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
说服；劝说
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After some persuasion, he agreed to join the trip.
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经过一番劝说，他同意参加这次旅行。
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